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How does deforestation contribute to the imbalance in ecosystems?
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- Deforestation contributes to ecosystem imbalance by disrupting the natural harmony between living species and their surroundings.
- Cutting down trees increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, resulting in global warming and climate change.
- It alters the water cycle by diminishing rainfall and soil moisture.
- Soil erosion caused by loss of tree cover decreases fertility and impacts agricultural production.
- Furthermore, forest devastation causes wildlife habitat loss, species extinction, and food chain disruption.
- This ecological imbalance threatens biodiversity and the stability of natural systems.
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Chapter 14: Depletion of Resources - EXERCISES [Page 166]
